Cool Springs VFD honors members for service to community at annual banquet (Photos)

Posted on by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM

The Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department recently held its Annual Awards Banquet at Station 1 on Mocksville Highway. All members and their families were thanked for the sacrifices they make — like missed and interrupted meals, holidays, and family events — when someone in the community is in need of help. Some members were recognized for their outstanding service. 

Awards

An award for completing the most training hours was presented to Firefighter Jacob Norman. Pictured (from left) are Assistant Chief Jonathan Teague, Captain Ryan Franklin, Firefighter Jacob Norman and Captain Brandon Shives.
Recognition for obtaining Paramedic Certifications was presented to Ashley Meyers and Wyatt Adkins. Pictured (from left) are Assistant Chief Jonathan Teague, Captain Brandon Shives, Ashley Meyers, Wyatt Adkins and Captain Ryan Franklin.
Recognition for earning EMT and EMR certifications was presented to Aiden Adkins, Tristian Lee, Tiffany Bravo, Sam Estero and Jacob Norman. Pictured (from left) are Assistant Chief Jonathan Teague, Aiden Atkins, Tristian Lee, Tiffany Bravo, Sam Estero, Jacob Norman, Captain Brandon Shives.
An award for answering the most calls answered was presented to Captain John Fletcher. Pictured (from left) are Assistant Chief Todd Bowers and Captain John Fletcher.
The VON Award was presented to Anna Teague. The VON Award was named after Von Turner, a past firefighter and Board member. It was sponsored by his wife and daughter. Pictured (from left) are Jennifer Eshleman, Anna Teague and Glenda Turner.
The 2025 Rookie of the Year Award was presented to Tiffany Bravo. Pictured (from left) are Chief Andy Webster, Firefighter Tiffany Bravo, and Deputy Chief Thomas Groff.
The 2025 Medical Responder of the Year Award was presented to Jen Gada. Pictured are Jen Gada and Deputy Chief Thomas Groff.
The 2025 Firefighter of the Year Award was presented to Firefighter Jacob Norman. Pictured (from left) are Chief Andy Webster, Firefighter Jacob Norman, Assistant Chief Todd Bowers and retired Chief David Cline.
The 2025 Officer of the Year Award was presented to Captain John Fletcher and Captain Ryan Franklin. Pictured (from left) are Andy Chief Webster, Captain Ryan Franklin, Captain John Fletcher and retired Chief Maurice Jenkins.
The 2025 Outstanding Service Award was presented to Deputy Chief Thomas Groff and Firefighter Chrystal Cooley. Pictured (from left) are Chief Andy Webster, Firefighter Chrystal Cooley and Deputy Chief Thomas Groff.
A special presentation of an etched Bible was made to Assistant Chief and Department Chaplain Jonathan Teague. Pictured (from left) are Captain Brandon Shives, Assistant Chief & Chaplain Jonathan Teague and Deputy Chief Thomas Groff.

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